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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 890.37 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 890.37 and 577.26 is: 864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 890.37 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/890.37 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 890.37 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 513,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,974.99/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.49

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